Timeless elegance at sea with the MS Veendam
Launched in 1996 and carefully renovated in 2009, Holland America Line’s MS Veendam combines classic charm with modern comfort and style. Renowned for its warm atmosphere and refined, inviting spaces, the MS Veendam remains a favorite for travelers seeking culture, relaxation, and attentive service. With its varied staterooms, captivating itineraries, and elegant lounges, it turns every cruise into a unique and unforgettable experience.
Life & comfort on board: a refined retreat at sea
Cabins: havens of serenity
The staterooms on the MS Veendam offer a wide and varied range of categories, from the simple interior cabins to the luxurious and spacious Pinnacle Suite. The Lanai Staterooms, added in the 2009 renovation, open straight onto the promenade deck through one-way glass doors, offering both privacy and stunning sea views. Spa staterooms include wellness features like yoga mats, iPod docks, soothing items, and special access to the Greenhouse Spa & Salon.
Public spaces: Elegance and conviviality
The MS Veendam delights with its stylish and inviting public spaces: the Grand Salon, bars, and lounges offer different moods, ideal for reading, quiet talks, soft music, or friendly gatherings with fellow guests. The teak promenade deck invites long, calm walks along the ship. The Greenhouse Spa & Salon, as good as the best resort spas, completes the experience with its treatments, warm baths, and fitness room. Guests can also rest and enjoy the peaceful and beautiful views.
Sunny decks & outdoor areas: Breathe in the horizon
The outdoor areas on the MS Veendam invite rest, relaxation, and quiet, peaceful contemplation. The Lido pool deck, fully redesigned in 2009, features comfortable loungers, elevated hot tubs, and panoramic ocean views. The sports deck offers excellent facilities for active fun and light exercise, while The Retreat, a more private area, ensures calm and peaceful relaxation away from the ship’s busy bustle.
Dining & pleasures on board the MS Veendam
Exceptional restaurants: The Rotterdam and Pinnacle Grill
The culinary heart of the MS Veendam is the Rotterdam Dining Room, an elegant two-level space offering refined multi-course meals and a wide variety of carefully selected wines, perfectly presented and enjoyed with great care. For a more intimate evening or a special and truly exceptional dining experience, the Pinnacle Grill, available by reservation, serves expertly prepared meats and fresh seafood in a cozy, warm, sophisticated, welcoming, and truly unforgettable atmosphere for all guests.
Culinary experience as a journey
On board the MS Veendam, every meal becomes a true invitation to a sensory and gourmet journey. From the international breakfast to the Lido buffets, and from Canaletto’s Italian cuisine to refined desserts, the flavors naturally evolve with the ports of call, the seasons, and the chefs’ inspiration. Attentive service, elegant presentation, and diverse menus are all integral parts of this unforgettable gastronomic experience.
Bars & lounges: Refined evenings
In the evening, the bars and lounges on the MS Veendam (main lounge, piano bar, cafés) come alive with a soft, friendly, warm, and inspiring atmosphere. Elegant cocktails, lively conversations among travelers, or simply watching the sea create an environment perfect for deep relaxation. The poolside bars and cozy lounges offer special moments for enjoying tea, a drink, or a peaceful reading session.
Ports & experiences: Authentic immersion
Cultural discoveries & city stops
Each port of call on board the MS Veendam is a true invitation to fully dive into the cultural richness and unique character of the destinations. Passengers explore historic cities full of charm, visit prestigious museums, stroll through lively markets, and discover unique traditional crafts. Regional cuisine, local specialties, and authentic experiences add to this vibrant immersion, offering authentic local flavors.
Moments of serenity at sea
During days at sea, the MS Veendam offers travelers genuine moments of relaxation and complete rejuvenation. Peaceful reading on a sunlit deck, a soothing nap in the cabin, watching the waves pass by, or relaxing in the spa and jacuzzis unfold as delicate, restorative, and deeply refreshing interludes. Sun-drenched teak decks, gentle sea breezes, and breathtaking ocean views at dusk give these suspended moments a poetic, serene, and refined atmosphere.
Discreet and refined entertainment
As night falls, the MS Veendam offers elegant, varied, and thoughtfully curated entertainment, always marked by subtlety, charm, and sophistication. Passengers can attend sophisticated shows in the “Showroom at Sea,” enjoy enchanting concerts, and attend themed musical evenings. Those who prefer a quieter pace can play board games, relax in cozy lounges, read in dedicated spaces, or simply gaze peacefully at the ocean from the observation decks.
Distant horizons & enchanting ports with the MS Veendam
Majestic landscapes & varied horizons
The MS Veendam sails along routes that combine beautiful, picturesque coastlines, grand fjords, pristine islands, and historic ports full of rich heritage. Passengers enjoy a constantly changing variety of stunning, breathtaking, and captivating panoramas: seas with shifting reflections, majestic mountains, luminous northern lights, or spectacular sunsets. Each voyage becomes a vibrant, colorful, and unforgettable gallery of landscapes, offering a visual experience of endless richness.
Local immersion at stopovers
At each stop, the MS Veendam invites its travelers to fully immerse themselves in the authenticity of the regions visited. Tasting local specialties, meeting welcoming communities, discovering traditional crafts, and exploring cultural customs turn each destination into a human and sensory adventure. These moments of sharing and discovery add a unique, enriching, and memorable dimension to the journey, connecting passengers to the spirit of the places they visit.
Bright & magical moments
The play of light on the sea gives the cruise a unique, serene, peaceful, and enchanting poetry. On board the MS Veendam, passengers watch the first rays of dawn, the fiery hues of twilight, or the silver reflections of the moon dancing on the waves. These luminous, fleeting, magical, and unforgettable moments transform the voyage into an experience where emotion, wonder, and beauty intertwine, leaving a lasting imprint on the travelers’ memories.
The art of travel by Voyages Aqua Terra
Personalized assistance
With Voyages Aqua Terra, every cruise is planned down to the smallest detail to meet your expectations. From the very first step, our friendly advisors help you choose the ideal cabin, simplify the formalities, and guide you toward the itinerary that best matches your desires. Whether it’s a cultural experience, a moment of relaxation, or a sea adventure, our team ensures your stay on board the MS Veendam is smooth, seamless, and personalized.
Exclusive privileges & refined details
When booking with Voyages Aqua Terra, you enjoy a selection of special, valuable, and carefully chosen benefits that enhance your cruise. Ideally located cabins, elegant upgrade options, spa services, or excursions at preferential rates elevate your stay. These refined, discreet, thoughtful, yet essential touches add a note of distinction, making your time on board the MS Veendam an exceptional journey.
Precious memories & timeless experiences
Every cruise organized by Voyages Aqua Terra is designed to leave a lasting impression. Whether it’s a concert under the stars, an unforgettable meal, a quiet moment at twilight, or an authentic encounter during a port of call, the MS Veendam becomes the setting for unique memories. These precious moments extend far beyond the journey, transforming your cruise into an unforgettable experience that remains engraved in the heart.
